Phobias And Irrational Fears

6 words in this vocabulary list

noun an irrational fear or aversion to clusters of small holes or bumps

  • Trypophobia is a condition where individuals experience an aversion to clusters of small holes or bumps.
  • I heard that some people have trypophobia and get really uncomfortable around things like honeycombs.
  • I can't stand looking at that picture, it gives me major trypophobia vibes.
  • The sight of the crumbling wall filled me with trypophobia, as if the decay was spreading like a disease.

noun an extreme fear or phobia of dolls

  • Pediophobia is a specific phobia characterized by an irrational fear of dolls.
  • I heard Sarah has pediophobia, she gets really scared around dolls.
  • Don't show him that doll, he has major pediophobia!
  • Her pediophobia towards dolls is so intense that she can't even stand to look at them.

noun a noun referring to an irrational fear or hatred of Japan or Japanese culture

  • Japanophobia is the irrational fear or prejudice against Japanese people or culture.
  • Some people have Japanophobia and refuse to try sushi or watch anime.
  • I don't get why some folks have Japanophobia, Japanese culture is so cool.
  • His Japanophobia prevents him from enjoying the beauty of traditional Japanese art.

noun a fear or hatred of Germany, its people, or its culture

  • Germanophobia is a term used to describe an irrational fear or hatred of Germans.
  • Some people may have Germanophobia due to negative stereotypes or past experiences.
  • I don't get why some people have Germanophobia, it's just not right.
  • His Germanophobia was so intense that he refused to even try German food.

adjective A term used to describe someone who has a fear or hatred of America or American culture.

  • The politician was accused of being Ameriphobic due to his discriminatory remarks against American citizens.
  • I don't want to watch that show, it's just Ameriphobic propaganda.
  • She's so Ameriphobic, she can't even stand hearing the national anthem.
  • His Ameriphobic attitude towards American culture is hindering his ability to fully integrate into society.

noun a person who has a fear of cats

  • Aelurophobes often have an irrational fear of cats.
  • Some aelurophobes just can't stand being around cats.
  • Aelurophobes are really scaredy-cats when it comes to felines.
  • Aelurophobes see cats as their worst nightmare come to life.